1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1976 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1976 Reliant SE6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1976 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 132 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
